Circuit Court

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction in civil actions. However, there are restrictions on most of its values. It also has jurisdiction in all criminal matters other than treason and offenses punishable by death. Furthermore, it has jurisdiction in matters involving custody of children. Circuit Courts are located in the regional and some district capitals of Ghana.

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August 2022
30 August 2022
29 August 2022
29 August 2022
9 August 2022
9 August 2022
Court convicted the accused for carnal knowledge of an imbecile based on eyewitness and medical evidence.
Criminal law – Carnal knowledge of an imbecile (s.102 Criminal Offences Act) – proof of intellectual disability by psychological and medical reports – eyewitness identification – victim incompetent to testify – application of Lutterodt in assessing defence explanation
8 August 2022
1 August 2022